Do you think there would be a market for a quarterback who was coming off a season in which he threw for 4,538 yards, 32 touchdowns and 13 interceptions?

If the Texans listen to many of their fans, they'll find out because those are the projected statistics for Matt Schaub this season.

And to think there are still fans out there who believe Schaub is the reason the Texans are 2-3 rather than 4-1.

I used to spew the kind of venom at the Oilers that I receive every day about the Texans.

At least the fans care enough to spew some venom. If the Texans continue to blow games they should at least tie, if they continue to play awesome one half and awful the other, fans are going to lose interest. Apathy is the worst thing that can happen to a pro sports franchise.

As I've gotten older, my glass has become half full rather than half empty.

If my glass was half empty like so many of yours, I'd already be certain that the season is over, Gary Kubiak should be fired now or, at the very latest, the day after the season ends, and that the first-round pick should be used on a quarterback because Schaub will never be good enough to lead the team to the playoffs, much less a Super Bowl.

A little early for panicking

I respect your half-empty opinions. You're entitled to them. I appreciate you taking the time to send comments to my blog, e-mail my Chronicle address and call me on Sports Radio 610.

But I have an opinion, and I'm not going to change it because some fans get angry because I don't believe as they do.

My half-full philosophy tells me that the season isn't over after five games, that the Texans will be 4-4 at the midway point, that Kubiak should be evaluated after the season, that my preseason 10-6 prediction isn't out of the question and that Schaub is good enough to take them to the playoffs, but probably not this season. I'm not even thinking about a Super Bowl.

For what it's worth, Warren Moon had three losing seasons before leading the Oilers to seven consecutive playoff appearances. A lot of fans who booed him and wanted him to be gone cheered the loudest when the team finally started to win in his fourth season.

By the way, I think the Texans will lose at Cincinnati and defeat San Francisco and Buffalo.

Right now, nine teams have fewer victories than the Texans. Seven have the same number of wins as they do.

The Texans were 2 yards from at least tying Jacksonville and Arizona. They should have beaten the Jaguars. They could have beat the Cardinals.

The Texans have made just enough bad plays to lose. They fail to make just enough good plays to win. But they are entertaining. They've been out of only one game, the opener against the Jets.

Interesting inquiries

Here are some questions I'd like answered over the rest of the season.

If Schaub continues to throw so much, how long until he suffers an injury? One reason Kubiak insists on running the ball is to keep Schaub from throwing so much, which makes him a target more often.

Will anyone develop into a formidable pass rusher to take the pressure off Mario Williams, who is on a pace for his fewest number of sacks since his rookie season? Based on their five sacks, the Texans could end up with the fewest in team history.

The Texans are at a crossroads. Many of you already are certain which road they'll take, and it'll be the wrong one.

All I know for sure is that I expect the drive to be interesting and exciting.

John McClain can be heard on 610 AM at 8:30 a.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and 4:30 p.m. Friday.